Steve Sharkey

Steve Sharkey is the Director of the Department of General Services for the City of Baltimore. In this role, he manages a staff of over three hundred fifty employees who perform fleet management and building maintenance for the municipal government.

Steve and his team have transformed an under-performing agency into a proactive agency that uses data to drive decision making and that provides excellent customer service. Under his leadership, the department has implemented industry best practices, including an innovative restructuring of vehicle ownership, known as the “master lease,” which has reshaped the City’s fleet, improving its age and reliability.

He believes in working hands-on with every member of his staff and is regularly seen out in the field with mechanics, tradesmen, architects, and engineers. By listening and responding to their needs, Steve strives to create an innovative work environment that fosters and attracts talented professionals.